June 30, 2014 4:26 p.m. | The Southeast Wisconsin Multi-Jurisdictional OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Task Force will conduct a Street Roll Call on Thursday, July 3, at 4 p.m. at Goerke’s Corners park and ride, located on Highway 18 and I-94 in the Town of Brookfield, according to a news release from the OWI Task Force Chairman, Ken Pileggi with the Village of Mukwonago Police.

Multiple law enforcement agencies from Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties will be attending the roll call on the evening of the Milwaukee Lakefront fireworks event night at Summerfest where numerous festival goers will be the road. Task Force agencies will be out in full force throughout Summerfest, ctively looking for impaired drivers.

Paul Jenkins, whose daughter Jennifer Bukosky, granddaughter Courtney Bella, and Jennifer’s unborn daughter were killed by an impaired driver on April 25, 2008 on Highway 67 in Oconomowoc, will be joining the group for the roll call.

3:52 p.m. | The Monches Irish, after losing to visiting Pewaukee Saturday 9-7 in the Land O' Lakes Western Division baseball league, got some help from the Brookfield Bulldogs last weekend and ended up making the six-team playoff field for the first time ever.
The last time Monches was in the playoffs of any kind of was in 1972.
After losing to Pewaukee, Monches needed the Bulldogs to sweep its weekend pair of games with the Brookfield Blue Sox. On Saturday the Bulldogs won by a 4-3 score and then downed the Blue Sox on Sunday, 8-3.
Monches earned No. 6 and final seed. They will play at No. 3 seeded Sussex next Sunday at 1 p.m. The only other playoff game that day will find the fourth-seeded Bulldogs hosting No. 5 Lannon at noon.
Pewaukee is the No. 1 seed and West Bend is No. 2. They have byes next Sunday. Those two teams will host games on Sunday, Aug. 16th.

July 31, 2015 1:33 p.m. | Rep. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) will be sworn into the 33rd state Senate seat in a public ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Delafield Town Hall, N14 W30782 Golf Road, Delafield.

The event is open to the public.

Kapenga informed the Assembly chief clerk, Assembly leadership and Gov. Scott Walker of his intention to resign from his 99th Assembly seat effective at the close of business Aug. 5 before being sworn into the 33rd Senate seat the following morning.

Kapenga won the senate seat in a special election July 21, beating Democrat Sherryll Shaddock of Nashotah. The senate seat was vacated by Paul Farrow, who stepped down to focus on his duties as the newly elected Waukesha County executive.

"Serving my neighbors in the 99th Assembly District for the last 41/2 years has been an honor, and it has been a privilege to work with everyone associated with the Assembly," Kapenga wrote in his resignation letter. "I look forward to continuing this work and partnership in the senate."

July 31, 2015 8:00 a.m. | The fourth annual MEACH (Mukwonago Eagle Area Christian Homeschoolers) used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Hillside Community Church, S93W30580 County Road NN, Mukwonago.

For those who have books they would like to sell, online registration to sell books/curriculum is now open for this used book sale. At this sale, sellers set up their own tables and sell their own books.

Seller spots are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Use this link for more information.

Information booth spots are also available at the sale for those who have a service, class or event to share with other homeschoolers. Those who are interested in having a spot to advertise an educational service that benefit homeschoolers, please sign up for an information booth online.

Registration to sell books or have an information booth ends on Aug. 4.

July 31, 2015 7:00 a.m. | Come on out and golf before the season ends and support Family Promise of Western Waukesha County. Gather a group of four friends, sponsor a hole, or volunteer for a day of golf, dinner, and raffles.

July 30, 2015 2:18 p.m. | Village of Eagle— Following the request of several residents, the village is looking for feedback by Aug. 18 from Eagle residents on an ordinance that would allow chickens and ducks in the village. The village code and ordinance committee drafted an ordinance, which is posted on the village of Eagle website, pertaining to the "keeping of chickens and ducks in the village."

According to the draft of the ordinance, six birds (hens) would be permitted on single family residential lots up to 0.9 acres and lots an acre or more would be allowed to have up to 12 birds. Roosters would be prohibited. Conditions regarding coops and yards would also have to be met.

The committee is seeking suggested changes, support or disapproval of such an ordinance.

"It is the purpose of the committee to respect the health, safety and well-being of all its residents," the notice to the public states.

Currently, chapter 13.04 of the village municipal code addresses keeping of animals and fowl, listing sanitary requirements where animals or fowl are kept to be "maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free of rodents, vermin and objectionable odors." The code also prohibits animals on any food handling establishments.

July 30, 2015 11:23 a.m. | Police are seeking charges against suspects in the break-in at Wales Elementary School.

Four people are in custody, according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, which has asked the District Attorney's Office to consider charges of burglary and felony criminal damage to property against the four.

Someone forcefully broke into the building late July 8 or early July 9 and broke windows and doors and damaged walls and other school property, including SMART boards and a newly installed gym floor.

Kettle Moraine Middle School was broken into overnight July 14. Damage to the interior of the building was similar to that at Wales Elementary, according to police. The investigation into that incident is ongoing. Authorities said earlier this month that they suspected the two incidents were related.

KM schools are undergoing renovations this summer after the passage of a $49.6 million referendum in April.

July 30, 2015 10:20 a.m. | The office of Governor Scott Walker announced Wednesday, July 29, that a special election to fill the 99th Assembly seat recently vacated by Chris Kapenga will be held Sept. 29.

According to a news release, the circulation of nomination papers began July 29, the deadline for filing nomination papers is next Tuesday, Aug. 4 and, if necessary, a primary election will be held on Sept. 1.

Kapenga's resignation from the Assembly comes on the heels of his election earlier this month to the State Senate. Kapenga, a Delafield resident, won a special election to replace Paul Farrow, who gave up his seat on the senate to focus on his new role as Waukesha County Executive.

Candidates for the 99th Assembly seat include Hartland businessman David Westlake, Town of Delafield Supervisor Cindi Duchow and Delafield resident Spencer Zimmerman.

Check next Tuesday's Lake Country Reporter for more information on the 99th Assembly election.

July 30, 2015 8:16 a.m. | The Alpine Valley Music Theatre hosts the East Troy Community Band’s grand finale concert at 7:30 pm on Sunday, Aug. 2. The free public event is directed by Jay Huenink.

The band will play its greatest hits of the 2015 season. There will be something for everyone, including an appearance by the East Troy Community Choir, directed by Rodger Trader. Selections range from stirring concert band pieces to dramatic movie musicals to traditional marches.

A complimentary ice cream social will be provided during the hour prior to the show. All seats are under cover.

Park in the Alpine Valley Golf Resort parking lot and walk or take a shuttle to the back entrance of the amphitheatre.

July 29, 2015 2:08 p.m. | Rep. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) will be sworn into the 33rd State Senate seat in a public ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Delafield Town Hall, N14 W30782 Golf Road, Delafield.

The event is open to the public.

Kapenga informed the Assembly chief clerk, Assembly leadership and Gov. Scott Walker of his intention to resign from his 99th Assembly seat effective at the close of business Aug. 5 before being sworn into the 33rd Senate seat the following morning.

Kapenga won the senate seat in a special election July 21, beating Democrat Sherryll Shaddock of Nashotah. The senate seat was vacated by Paul Farrow, who stepped down to focus on his duties as the newly elected Waukesha County executive.

"Serving my neighbors in the 99th Assembly District for the last 41/2 years has been an honor, and it has been a privilege to work with everyone associated with the Assembly," Kapenga wrote in his resignation letter. "I look forward to continuing this work and partnership in the senate."

July 29, 2015 1:44 p.m. | Due to declining need, the Shorehaven Campus has announced that it will be closing its Adult Day Center. Shorehaven CEO Ed Somers announced this week that the Board of Directors, after carefully reviewing the data, made the difficult decision that the Campus will cease operation of the Adult Day Center by the end of this year. “Because of the changing needs of the people served, and in order to direct resources to areas of greatest need, we have decided to close the Center,” Somers said.

Originating in 1988, the Center has served as a daytime respite for families seeking care for loved ones. Open Monday through Friday, the Center has offered assistance with personal cares, supervision with self-administration of medication, individual and group activities, whirlpool baths, nutritious noon meals, current events, outings and exercise.

The Center is averaging only six clients on a daily basis. “Client enrollment has been decreasing for several years,” said Somers. “The downward trend has resulted in our closing the Center. We realize this decision impacts our loyal community seniors and their families. Although the situation is regrettable, we will continue to provide community services in our Life@Home and Mobile Meal programs.”

Adult Day Center staff have been encouraged to apply for onsite open positions at Shorehaven. Family members were alerted to the Center’s closing last week.

July 29, 2015 12:38 p.m. | City of Oconomowoc — The first stand up paddle board festival the city has ever hosted is sloshing into town this weekend.

Stand Up Paddle Board, or "SUP," Fest is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1 at City Beach, 220 W. Wisconsin Ave. The festival was proposed and is sponsored by the Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club.

Contact information for booster club members was not immediately available, but, an event application on file with the city says that SUP Fest will feature a three- and six-mile stand-up paddle board race, lakeside yoga, introductory paddle board instruction, a raffle and demonstrations of the latest paddle board equipment and gear.

Raffle prizes include a paddle board and vest, and In-Step gift card, Rosati's gift cards, a Reneu Health & Medispa gift card and more, according to the event's Facebook page.

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, stand up paddle boarding is a sport that's an offshoot of surfing, and differs from traditional paddle boarding in which athletes typically kneel on a surf board and paddle with their hands. Stand up paddle boarders are sometimes on their feet and use an oar.

July 29, 2015 11:28 a.m. | City of Delafield - Joe Geason, a gentleman farmer whose family was influencial in the Wisconsin dairy industry and a played a key role in the modern development of the Lake Country region, has died at the age of 67 due to heart complications.

Funeral services will begin Monday, Aug. 3, with visitation at St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church in Pewaukee between 2:00 p.m. at 6:30 p.m with sharing of memories commencing at 6:30 p.m.

The visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.to be followed by a funeral mass with Fr. Joe Hornacek officiating. Burial will be at the St. Charles Cemetery in Hartland.

For years, Joe Geason and his brother John owned and operated a three generation family farm along Highway 83 between Delafield and Hartland that was once described as one of the most profitable dairy farms in the state.

During the Lake Country development boom in the 1990s, the farm became a pivotal piece of property in a border agreement between the City of Delafield, the Town of Delafield, and the Village of Hartland.